Charles Phoenix

Author and pop-culture humorist

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Author and pop-culture humorist specializing in Americana

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An indoor redwood forest. Animatronic wildlife. More Jello than you could possibly imagine, and space for 600 diners.

Clifton’s Cafeteria Set to Reopen

An indoor redwood forest. Animatronic wildlife. More Jello than you could possibly imagine, and space for 600 diners.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Last week saw an astounding billion dollars being paid for an app that can give a retro look to camera-phone photos.  Instagram , a small startup, was bought by tech behemoth Facebook…

What Does the Instagram Sale Mean for Retro Culture?

Last week saw an astounding billion dollars being paid for an app that can give a retro look to camera-phone photos.  Instagram , a small startup, was bought by tech behemoth Facebook…

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California was at the forefront of challenging policy decisions of the first Trump administration in court and is preparing to do so again, particularly around the environment and…

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Slouching has a rich history, but its medical consequences need to be better understood.

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A group of Ukrainian musician-soldiers recently stopped in LA on a goodwill tour, bringing gratitude and a healthy dose of appreciation for Hank Williams.

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Gaza today symbolizes nothing but death, destruction and oppression.

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The annual U.N. climate summit has accomplished little, so activists are defacing priceless paintings to raise the alarm. The fight to save the planet is flagging.

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President-elect Trump has nominated former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice, the most notable in a string of controversial Cabinet picks.

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Lobster rolls, puzzles, tableware, seed cannons, non-alcoholic wine, velvet mushrooms, barrettes, hand cream, books, and more!

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This week clinical psychologist George Bonanno at Columbia University explores resilience and challenges some traditional notions about trauma and says that humans are far better at…

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This week’s movie releases include Red One, The World According to Allee Willis, All We Imagine as Light, and Hot Frosty.

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